Air Traffic Management

​​​As air traffic grows, so does the need for efficient, globally harmonized and interoperable Air Traffic Management (ATM). We are seeking a structured and globally harmonized ATM framework, supported by a cost-effective and sustainable Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure.

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New ATC Phraseology for SIDs / STARs

Learn about important changes in air traffic control phraseology being phased in globally from November, 2016.​​​​​​​​​​​

User Requirements for Air Traffic Services (URATs)

Complementary to the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), the
IATA User Requirements for Air Traffic Services (URATs) (pdf) is meant as a reference for airlines and ANSPs when determining airline infrastructure requirements/capabilities for air navigation services. It also includes IATA's positions on the various communications, navigation and surveillance technologies.​​​​​

Single European Sky

European Air Traffic Management inefficiency is costing EUR 5 billion extra a year to airlines and passengers. The failure to make significant progress on the Single European Sky is causing wider damage to the European economy through delays. To stay updated on what is being done in the field follow our European Airspace Modernization blog.

NextGen

The benefits of the enhanced capacity of NextGen in the United States have been estimated at $77 billion from reduced delays over the period 2011–2030. There will also be significant CO2 reductions. Sequestration has forced the
Federal Aviation Administration to prioritize, however, and progress has not been as fast as expected.

Seamless Asia Sky

The Asia-Pacific Seamless ATM Planning Group has presented to the Asia-Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group an ATM plan that includes a timeline for air navigation infrastructure improvements consistent with ICAO’s Aviation System Block Upgrades. IATA remains active in the development of the Seamless Asia Plan.​